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You don't need to travel far to enjoy an amazing holiday, there's plenty of options waiting for you right here in the UK which will take you on an unforgettable experience. 

Our collection of UK holidays features a variety of experiences: take a leisurely cruise along the River Thames with one our UK River Cruises, journey rugged coastlines and quaint seaside towns on a UK Rail Holiday, play bridge surrounded by some of the UK's most beautiful rolling countryside or even pick up some new crafting skills with a UK craft retreat or holiday.

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Discover stunning rivers and waterways across Europe. A river cruise is the perfect way to see the ever-changing landscape as you cruise along.

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Here at Arena Travel we offer journeys on some of the most iconic railways in the whole world. From the Glacier Express, offering breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, to the Poppyline, showcasing Norfolk's best scenery - there's an unforgettable journey to be had on any of our rail holidays.

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EBU Corwen Trophy

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The EBU Corwen Trophy is the competition for counties’ pairs champions, held at the Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, Stone.

• 1 or 2 nights half-board accommodation

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Pay only £50 pp deposit today

2 days from only £90 pp £180 for 2 people

Bridge & the Charming Cotswolds

Based at the Charlecote Pheasant, enjoy a fabulous visit to the beautiful Sudeley Castle and a relaxing railway journey on this bridge break.

• 4 nights half-board accommodation
• Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
• Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
• Welcome drink
• Coach travel for excursions
• Complimentary car parking

Pay only £150 pp deposit today

5 days from only £525 pp £1,050 for 2 people

Bridge, Norfolk Broads & Sandringham

From the Sprowston Manor, Golf & Country Club, play bridge and visit Sandringham, ride the Bure Valley Railway and cruise the Norfolk Broads.

• 5 nights half-board accommodation
• 1 morning seminar
• Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary

6 days from only £795 pp £1,590 for 2 people

Bridge in Tiverton

Join us in the market town of Tiverton, mid-Devon, on this 5-day bridge holiday, staying at the Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue.

• Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
• An afternoon with cream tea

5 days from only £465 pp £930 for 2 people

Bridge in Torquay, the TLH Toorak Hotel

Join us in the heart of Torquay and enjoy a fantastic location just five minutes away from the stunning seafront.

• Devonshire cream tea

5 days from only £365 pp £730 for 2 people

Twixmas Bridge at the Oxford Belfry Hotel

Enjoy a Twixmas bridge break to Oxford, staying at the fantastic and perfectly located Doubletree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel.

• 3 nights half-board accommodation
• Welcome cocktail
• Services of an EBU-qualified director and bridge hosts
• One seminar

4 days from only £420 pp £840 for 2 people

Play Bridge & Explore Delightful Devon

Enjoy a warm welcome at the Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue, with visits to the RHS Garden Rosemoor and Powderham Castle included.

• An afternoon cream tea
• Services of our friendly hosts
• Relaxed bridge sessions and a seminar
• Masterpoints and prizes awarded
• Coaching for all included excursions

5 days from only £520 pp £1,040 for 2 people

Festive Stitching and York Christmas Markets

Soak up the medieval charm of York during the festive season on this stitching holiday with Carolyn Forster, including Christmas market visits.

• 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
• 2 evening meals
• Workshops with Carolyn Forster, kit included
• Entrance fees and excursions
• Services of an experienced Tour Manager

5 days from only £975 pp £1,950 for 2 people

Christmas Crochet Weekend

Join Anna Nikipirowicz on a Christmas-themed crochet weekend at Staverton Park & Golf Club, creating festive decorations under Anna's guidance.

• 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
• 2 days tuition with Anna, kit included
• Tea/coffee during workshops
• Complimentary WiFi
• Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room

3 days from only £519 pp £1,038 for 2 people

Beginners' Bridge Weekend near Stratford-upon-Avon

Learn to play bridge in the friendly ambience of the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of Shakespeare Country.

• 2 nights half-board accommodation
• Introduction and learn to play bridge with Dom Rayner

3 days from only £350 pp £700 for 2 people

Bridge Retreat at the Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa

Nestled in 225 acres of glorious South Devon countryside, join us at the Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa for an idyllic bridge retreat.

• Relaxed bridge sessions and interactive seminars

5 days from only £545 pp £1,090 for 2 people

New Year's Bridge in the Heart of Bristol

Ring in the New Year in the beautiful city of Bristol! Enjoy a glass of fizz, canapés, and bridge games with your newfound friends.

• Fizz and canapés on New Year's Eve

5 days from only £595 pp £1,190 for 2 people

Bridge at the Westhill Country Hotel, Jersey

Along the outskirts of St Helier, we stay at the highly-rated Westhill Country Hotel, renowned for its excellent dining and friendly staff.

• 7 nights half-board accommodation
• 2 morning seminars
• Complimentary daily shuttle bus to St Helier
• Porterage at the hotel

8 days from only £799 pp £1,598 for 2 people

Yorkshire Quilting Retreat

Join Carolyn Forster and discover Yorkshire's textile history while enjoying a week of quilting workshops on our Bernina sewing machines.

• 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
• 3 full-day workshops using Bernina sewing machines with Carolyn, kit included
• Excursions and entrance fees
• Services of an experience Tour Manager

8 days from only £1,395 pp £2,790 for 2 people

Spirit of Shetland Knitting Holiday

Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool, textiles and inimitable Fair Isle technique.

• 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Fair Isle
• 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Lace

6 days from only £1,465 pp £2,930 for 2 people

Harrogate Festive Knitting and Crochet Retreat

Join us for a festive 3-night retreat in Harrogate with Frederica Patmore. Enjoy creating several crochet and knitting Christmas-themed makes!

• Christmas-themed workshops with Frederica Patmore, kit included
• Afternoon tea at Bettys

4 days from only £695 pp £1,390 for 2 people

Knitting in the Scottish Highlands

Discover the highlights of the Scottish Highlands as you join Carol Meldrum for a week of knitting workshops and excursions.

• 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation with dinner on the first and final evenings
• 2 and a half days of knitting workshops with Carol Meldrum, kit included
• Beaded Dorset Buttons workshop with Tania Ashton Jones
• The services of an experienced Tour Manager

8 days from only £2,135 pp £4,270 for 2 people

Beginners' Bridge Weekend in Yorkshire

Enjoy a weekend of beginners bridge, taking the time to meet new people and relax in the pleasant surroundings of the Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton.

Craft Sanctuary Embroidery Retreat

Based in the Northamptonshire countryside, this retreat is the ideal opportunity to learn a new skill or indulge in your favourite hobby.

• 2 full days of tuition with a qualified Royal School of Needlework tutor, kit included
• Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend

3 days from only £525 pp £1,050 for 2 people

West Yorkshire Crochet Retreat

Join Attic24's Lucy on a 3-night crochet retreat, enjoying 2 full days of workshops and a behind-the-scenes tour of Stylecrafts Mill.

• 3 nights full-board accommodation
• Crochet workshops with Lucy, kit included
• A visit to Stylecraft Yarns

4 days from only £685 pp £1,370 for 2 people

Bridge on the Edge of the Cotswolds

From the 4-star Marriott Cheltenham Chase, enjoy rolling countryside, incredible views of the Cotswold Hills, and modern luxury.

• Complimentary parking

5 days from only £485 pp £970 for 2 people

North East Quilting Retreat

Alongside Mandy Shaw or Janet Goddard, explore the UK’s northeast with tours of Bowes Museum, Durham Cathedral, and Alnwick Castle and Gardens.

• 4 evening meals
• 2 full days of hand-sewing workshops with your expert, kit included

8 days from only £1,515 pp £3,030 for 2 people

Christmas Bridge at Makeney Hall

Take on an unforgettable, festive bridge holiday to the very special Makeney Hall, with its Victorian feel and warm & welcoming staff.

• Traditional Christmas lunch
• Fizz and canapés on Boxing Day

5 days from only £695 pp £1,390 for 2 people

West Yorkshire Knitting Retreat

Enjoy knitting workshops with Jane Crowfoot and visit the Knitting & Crochet Guild, Stylecraft, West Yorkshire Spinners and British Wools mills.

• 5 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
• Knitting workshops with Jane Crowfoot, kit included
• Excursions, visits and private coach transfers

6 days from only £895 pp £1,790 for 2 people

Autumn Bridge in Llandudno

This autumn bridge holiday will be held at the fabulous Merrion Hotel in Llandudno, renowned for its excellent location and superb dining.

5 days from only £645 pp £1,290 for 2 people

Crochet Spring Wreath Weekend

Staying in the wonderful Northamptonshire countryside, join Anna Nikipirowicz and make your own crochet wreath, a stunning celebration of spring.

Embroidery on Crochet Weekend

Learn from our renowned expert, Anna Nikipirowicz, and explore the beautiful art of embroidery on crochet.

Bridge in Yorkshire, a Rendezvous for Twixmas

After the rush of Christmas, why not join us in Yorkshire for a wonderful Twixmas stay at the Rendezvous Hotel?

5 days from only £565 pp £1,130 for 2 people

Bridge in Yorkshire, a Springtime Rendezvous

Enjoy a stay at the Rendezvous Hotel this spring, with two nostalgic railway journeys and visits to RHS Garden Harlow Carr and Haworth.

5 days from only £620 pp £1,240 for 2 people

Beginners' Bridge Bidding Weekend at Makeney Hall Hotel

Join our bridge teacher Dom Rayner for a fantastic weekend of learning bridge bidding, staying at the 4-star Makeney Hall Hotel in Derbyshire.

• Introduction and learn to bid with Dom Rayner

Knit or Crochet in West Yorkshire

Join Anna Nikipirowicz in West Yorkshire for a fantastic 5-day break, including two and a half days of workshops and a yarn-themed excursion.

• 4 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
• Knitting or crochet workshops with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
• Excursion to Knitting & Crochet Guild Collection

5 days from only £765 pp £1,530 for 2 people

UK Highlights

Weaved throughout this great ocean isle is a vast array of magical train journeys waiting to be uncovered. From tracks weaving their way along the Norfolk coast, to carriages clattering thorugh the green hills of the Cotswolds and even chugging along up to the high peaks of Mount Snowdon in Wales – The UK’s rail network is a spectacle to behold. Nostalgic steam trains lead the way for polished and modern carriages and at Arena Rail holidays we provide an experience for any railway fan

The UK’s cities are packed full of experiences that are unique to themselves and the county they belong to. If scenery and tranquillity appeal to you more, the Welsh Highlands and the UK’s countryside are amongst the most serene natural landscapes in the world.

The UK is famous for its heartwarming food and drink; Fish and chips at the seaside are a must, a traditional Devonshire cream tea, a Yorkshire pudding with beef and gravy or the national dish of haggis, neeps and tatties are served all across Scotland. Scotland takes whisky very seriously, and so should you!

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• Learn about the wool and silk heritage of Sudbury in Suffolk View Tour
• Explore the walled city of York - home to the Quilters Guild of the British Isles Museum View Tour
• Cruise along the infamous Loch Ness View Tour
• Visit Torre Abbey and extensive gardens View Tour
• Enjoy free time in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man View Tour

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Visit the iconic Alnwick Castle & it's spectacular gardens

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Michael brings his highly anticipated  Higher   World Tour  across the UK & Ireland for 10 spectacular shows in 2023! This will be his first nationwide arena tour in four years that will kick off at London’s iconic  The O2  on March 26, 2023! Tickets on sale Friday, 21 October at 9am local time. Full details at  https://www.tegeurope.com/michael-buble  and  https://www.ticketmaster.ie

Michael says: “I can’t wait to be back in arenas across the UK – it’s going to be true arena spectacle! I’m so excited for people to experience it! A lot of my fans have been part of my journey for the past 20 years, so to celebrate this milestone with everyone together is going to be extra special. I just want to connect with them, take them away, spread some goodness. That’s it!”

Higher  World Tour 2023 Dates

March 26 London – O2 Arena

April 21 Manchester – AO Arena

April 24 Leeds – First Direct Arena

April 27 Glasgow – OVO Hydro

April 29 Aberdeen – P&J Live

May 1 Newcastle – Utilita Arena

May 7 Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena

May 10 Birmingham – Resorts World Arena

May 13 Dublin - 3Arena

May 14 Dublin – 3Arena

• Oct 18 2022

Duran Duran

Duran Duran Announce 2023 Headline UK and Ireland Arena Tour Dates

The FUTURE PAST Tour Continues From Saturday 29th April, 2023 At Manchester’s AO Arena // Tickets On Sale From 25th November 10:00am GMT Here

Feature-Length Docu-Concert Film ‘A Hollywood High’ To Air Globally Watch On Streaming Platform Veeps From December 18th - January 2nd Tickets On Sale Here | Watch Trailer Here

Fifteenth Studio Album, ‘FUTURE PAST (COMPLETE EDITION)’ Out November 25th. Pre-Order Here

2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions - headlining London’s Hyde Park, performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, closing the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in their home town of Birmingham, a headline tour across North America which included sold out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, and the cinematic release of new docu-concert film, ‘A Hollywood High’. All this after the huge success of new studio album FUTURE PAST, hailed as Duran Duran at their best by critics and fans alike, four decades into their rich and storied career.

Today, the celebrations continue as Duran Duran announce the FUTURE PAST tour will extend with six huge headline arena shows across the UK and Ireland through Spring of 2023, beginning at Manchester’s AO Arena on April 29, with dates at London’s O2 Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, and the 3 Arena in Dublin. More activity is soon to be announced.

Simon Le Bon said: “2022 has been an extraordinary year for Duran Duran - mainly down to the incredible fans we have around the world. In July we celebrated our years together at Hyde Park as part of the British Summer Time Festival. Next Spring we will be back on home soil once again to continue the party. It’s remarkable to me that as a band, we are still hitting new milestones, still able to introduce the sound of DD to new generations of music lovers. We are truly grateful that we get to do what we do on a daily basis, and that we still love our job as much as we did when we started out some four decades ago."

Tickets will go on pre-sale to DD VIP members from Tuesday 22nd November at 10:00am GMT and General On-Sale from Friday 25th November at 10:00am GMT here . All details can be found in the pre-sale section of the MEMBERS tab at www.duranduran.com . Other pre-sales will follow.

Following an exceptional run of cinema screenings across 35 countries, with spectacular premieres at the legendary Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and the Vue West End Cinema in London, Duran Duran’s feature length docu-concert film ‘A Hollywood High’ will stream on-demand globally via Veeps from December 18th - January 2nd.

The film immortalises Duran Duran’s peerless live show with a stunning rooftop performance taped in Los Angeles, and brings to life the band’s deep and important relationship with the city through exclusive new interviews, behind-the-scenes video and unseen archival footage, charting their rise to becoming one of the most successful and influential bands of all time.

Fans around the world will be able to experience the film from the comfort of their homes via a premium, ultra-high-definition viewing experience through Veeps.com or the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android.

‘A Hollywood High’ is the first Veeps show to be enabled with 4K / UHD, Dolby Digital & Atmos (the highest possible quality, cinema-grade sound and vision available), as well as closed captions and subtitles. Tickets for the stream are available at DuranDuran.veeps.com .

With each stream ticket sold via Veeps, special bundle packages are available, including A Hollywood High Cap, T-shirt, exclusive poster, and a very special limited-edition movie program ‘magazine’, complete with two 7-inch Flexi discs, which feature ‘Ordinary World’ and ‘Tonight United’ live audio from the movie.

Closing an extraordinary year for Duran Duran, a deluxe edition of new studio album ‘FUTURE PAST (Complete Edition)’ will be released on November 25th via BMG. The 2LP set includes all 15 tracks from FUTURE PAST plus Duran Duran’s cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years”. The first LP is red, the second is green. The gatefold package features a new silver/grey version of the cover art and also includes two 12″ x 12″ art booklets. Pre-order here.

April / May 2023 UK Headline Arena Tour Dates

April 29 – The AO Arena, Manchester May 1 - The O2, London May 2 - The O2, London May 4 - First Direct Arena, Leeds May 5 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham May 7 - 3 Arena, Dublin

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Ed Sheeran announces UK and Europe arena tour – kicking off this month

This comes after the announcement of new album '-' (Subtract)

Ed Sheeran has surprised fans by announcing details of a UK and European arena tour that kicks off later this month. Check out full dates and ticket details below.

The news comes after the singer-songwriter today (March 1) announced details of new album ‘-‘ (‘Subtract’) , his fifth LP to date and the final in his “mathematical album era” of records named after symbols.

To launch and celebrate the new material, Sheeran will be playing dates in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Dublin this month, with a once-off show in Paris in April. These are Sheeran’s only scheduled UK and European shows for 2023.

Fans can pre-order the album before 9am on Tuesday 7 March via Sheeran’s official website here to gain early access to the ticket pre-sale before tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 10 March and will be available here .

MARCH Thursday 23 – Manchester, AO Arena Friday 24 – London, The O2 Saturday 25 – London, The O2 Tuesday 28– Glasgow, Hydro Arena   Thursday 30 – Dublin, 3Arena APRIL Sunday 2 – Paris, Accor Arena

Sheeran’s new album is the follow-up to 2021’s ‘ =’ , and is released on May 5 via Asylum/Atlantic. ‘-‘ is described in press material as the “last in his decade-spanning mathematical album era” and is an acoustic-driven album that was written and rewritten against a backdrop of personal turmoil.

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“I had been working on ‘Subtract’ for a decade, trying to sculpt the perfect acoustic album, writing and recording hundreds of songs with a clear vision of what I thought it should be,” said Sheeran of the record. “Then at the start of 2022, a series of events changed my life, my mental health, and ultimately the way I viewed music and art.

He continued: “Writing songs is my therapy. It helps me make sense of my feelings. I wrote without thought of what the songs would be, I just wrote whatever tumbled out. And in just over a week, I replaced a decade’s worth of work with my deepest darkest thoughts.”

Earlier this year  Sheeran told fans that a “turbulent” time in his life had stopped him engaging with social media , but he didn’t detail what those troubles were.

Now, he has spoken of how “within the space of a month, my pregnant wife got told she had a tumour, with no route to treatment until after the birth. My best friend Jamal [Edwards], a brother to me, died suddenly and I found myself standing in court defending my integrity and career as a songwriter. I was spiralling through fear, depression and anxiety.

“I felt like I was drowning, head below the surface, looking up but not being able to break through for air.”

The news follows  reports that Sheeran declined to perform at King Charles’ coronation  this May.

Elsewhere,  the soloist recently launched ‘Tingly Teds’, his own range of hot sauce .

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No one would have believed...

Spirit of man.

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns to UK arenas in 2025 with a musical spectacular like none other. Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

I hope you will delve further into our website and learn more about the True Story of The Martian Invasion that is my musical version of… ‘The War of The Worlds’.

- jeff wayne.

15th April 2024

Cast announcement.

The War of The Worlds team are so thrilled to announce our first two cast members performing on The Spirit of Man Tour, 2025… For the first time in Martian history, a real-life couple will be performing as the married pair: Max George as Parson Nathaniel and Maisie Smith as Beth.

Jeff said: “Being a couple in real life will add to their on-stage charisma and chemistry. Maisie has such a melodic but powerful voice, which compliments Max’s dramatic and soulful vocals wonderfully."

Click here to book your tickets for The Spirit of Man tour.

8th December 2023

The spirit of man tour - tickets on sale now.

"Listen... do you hear them drawing near?”

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It’s official, tickets for Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds 2025 arena tour are on sale now!

The Spirit of Man Tour will see Jeff Wayne back on his podium conducting the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings. Liam Neeson returns in 3D Holography as The Journalist and an all-star cast to be announced next year!

4th December 2023

The spirit of man tour 2025.

Jeff Wayne and The War of The Worlds team are thrilled to unveil the grand return of our iconic arena production! Brace yourselves as our 35-foot Fighting Machine with its flame-firing Heat Ray conquers stages across the UK and Ireland in March and April 2025.

Fan pre-sale: Wednesday 6th Dec 2023, 10AM (via TWOTW social media + mailing list)

General on-sale: Friday 8th Dec 2023, 10AM

6th November 2023

The immersive experience extends for another 2 years.

In June of this year, we announced that The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience would be relocating to a new London venue, however, soon after our announcement, we had the wonderful and unexpected opportunity to remain at Leadenhall Street for a further two years, which we couldn’t say ‘no’ to. The licensing deal will not only see the experience remain at the original venue but also, as part of the evolving partnership, the production is receiving upgrades including new music sequences and sound design originated by Jeff Wayne, seamlessly integrated into new visual moments in the show. Originally planned for a 3-month run, here we are, almost five years later, and heading for seven. No one would have believed!

18th November 2021

Life begins again release.

Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds is very proud to announce the release of 'Life Begins Again', a song for the times, performed by the cast of the 2022 arena tour:

Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton , Blue's Duncan James, Steps' Claire Richards , Inglorious' Nathan James, Stage & Screen's Anna-Marie Wayne and The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward.

But why a song for the times? Well, while the world has faced many challenges in recent years, commitment and faith remain at the heart of our chance for the future.

Life can, and will, begin again.

Watch the video here.

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The Chemical Brothers will embark on a headline UK arena tour this October/November.

The Chemical Brothers 2023 UK Tour Dates:

Glasgow OVO Hydro, 26 Oct Manchester AO Arena, 27 Leeds First Direct Arena, 28 Dublin 3Arena, 01 Nov Birmingham Utilita Arena, 03 London The O2, 04

Tickets on sale Friday (31 March) at 9.30am from Ticketmaster AXS The Ticket Factory See Tickets

The multi-platinum selling, multi-award-winning British duo are one of the most influential electronic acts of all time.

With a career spanning across three decades and nine massively acclaimed albums under their belt, they have broken through genres and boundaries with their pioneering music, impressive music videos and mind-bending live shows.

They have sold over 13 million albums and close to 20 million singles. Their tracks have been streamed over 3 billion times and they have reached No.1 in the UK six times.

The Chemical Brothers recently released new track ‘No Reason’, their first new music since 2021s ‘The Darkness That You Fear’.

LISTEN TO ‘NO REASON’ HERE:

The Grammy Award-winning band is currently working on their tenth album and follow-up to 2019s hugely acclaimed full-length ‘No Geography’.

CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT HERE:

The Chemical Brothers will be performing live in the UK this autumn! Tickets on sale Friday 31st March at 9:30 AM: https://t.co/jegOzYhAqr 🌞🤖 Show direction by @smithandlyall #chemicalbrotherslive @eddychemical @UtilitaArenaBHM @TheO2 @3ArenaDublin @fdarena @AOArena @OVOHydro pic.twitter.com/ejc6S4WTfd — The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) March 27, 2023

Stage and lighting design on all Chemical Brothers dates by the band’s long-term collaborators Smith & Lyall.

Live Photo Credit: Ray Baseley / PRESS

Makes history as youngest two-time Oscar winner.

Announced as ambassador of Record Store Day UK 2024.

Makes history as most nominated artist in the same year at BRIT Awards 2024.

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Shortly after the announcement of its massive U.S. tour with Bring Me The Horizon, Fall Out Boy has confirmed it’ll be back in the UK and Europe later this year.

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Armed with highly-anticipated new album So Much (For) Stardust , the Chicago pop-punk icons will be hitting Europe alongside PVRIS and nothing,nowhere. on their So Much For (Tour) Dust.

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For the UK leg, they’ll begin at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on October 27, before stopping at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s AO Arena and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. Then, on November 2, they’ll wrap things up at London’s The O2. Tickets for these shows go on sale at 10am local time on February 17.

The band first began teasing their new album in early 2023. The band wrote, “We spent the last year jamming ideas in a tiny room [and] can’t wait to share them with you.” The letter also included a P.S. that read, “Thanks for always sticking around. Thanks for working the beat. Spoiler alert: we got more than a gold watch coming for you next year.”

Back in November, the group took out an ad in the Chicago Tribune newspaper, featuring the words “FOB 8” followed by the phrase “If you build it, they will come,” against a black background.

The band’s mysterious, playful behavior continued in December when fans began receiving cryptic postcards with the title “Pink Seashell Beach.”

Visit Fall Out Boy’s official website for more information.

Fall Out Boy European Tour Dates:

October 17 Poland, Warsaw, Cos Torwar 18 Czech Republic, Prague, Sportovní hala Fortuna 20 Italy, Milan, Mediolanum Forum 21 Germany, Munich, Zenith 23 France, Paris, Zénith 24 Netherlands, Amsterdam, AFAS Live 25 Belgium, Brussels, Forest National 27 UK, Leeds, First Direct Arena 28 UK, Glasgow, OVO Hydro 29 UK, Manchester, AO Arena 31 UK, Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham November 2 UK, London, The O2 6 Germany, Oberhausen, Rudolf Weber-Arena 7 Germany, Hamburg, Barclays Arena 8 Germany, Berlin, Max-Schmeling-Halle

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Strictly Come Dancing announces UK arena tour for 2023

Multi-award-winning BBC Studios Entertainment production will be touring the UK with 31 exciting dance packed shows.

Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! For the first time ever, Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Live Tour. The tour will also see the welcome return of the sensational Janette Manrara, who will host the 31 supersized sparkle-filled shows foxtrotting around the country in January and February next year. Tickets are on sale at 9.00am on 30 September from StrictlyComeDancingLive.com .

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the scintillating live show will then waltz across the country to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, SSE Arena Belfast, culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood. The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band, a great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Anton Du Beke said: "I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK."  

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!”

Craig Revel Horwood said: “ I'm thrilled to be back directing and judging the 2023 tour. This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara said: “ I’m so excited to be returning to host the 2023 Strictly Live Tour! It is the most incredible experience to be part of this epic production, bringing all we love about the TV series to hundreds of thousands of people around the UK.”

BBC One’s hugely popular Strictly Come Dancing returned to TV screens last weekend with an exciting new celebrity line-up and a host of breathtaking dance routines. Strictly's Live Tour is no different, showcasing all the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is famous for, so that audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage.

Arena audiences can not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes that will decide who wins! 

As in 2022, each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2023

20 – 22 January            Birmingham Utilita Arena                             

(Friday 20 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22 nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

24-25 January             Nottingham Motorpoint Arena                                

(Tuesday 24 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -27 January             Leeds First Direct Arena                    

(Thursday 26 th at 7.30pm, Friday 27 th at 7.30pm)

28 -29 January             Manchester AO Arena                                  

(Saturday 28 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

31 January                  Sheffield Utilita Arena                                  

(Tuesday 31 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

01-02 February           Newcastle Utilita Arena                                

(Wednesday 1 st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2 nd at 7.30pm)

03-05 February           London The O2 Arena           

(Friday 3 rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

07-08 February           Belfast SSE Arena                  

(Tuesday 7 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 th at 2pm & 7.30pm)

10-12 February           Glasgow OVO Hydro                                     

(Friday 10 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 95 (bands differ between venues) 

All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Twitter: @SCD_Live_Tour

Instagram: @Strictlycomedancinglive

Facebook: /strictlylive

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR is produced by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Live, in association with BBC Studios.

For further information, please contact:  Neil Reading PR,  Molly Murnaghan / Neil Reading -  [email protected] 

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About BBC Studios     

BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group with profits (EBITDA) of £226 million on sales of £1.6bn (21/22). Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content financing, development, production, sales, branded services, and ancillaries across both its own productions, and programmes and formats made by high-quality UK independents, with three-quarters of its revenues from non-BBC customers including Discovery, Apple and Netflix.  Around 2,400 hours of award-winning British programmes made by the business are internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, with brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars , Top Gear , Bluey and Doctor Who . BBC.com, BBC Studios’ global digital news platform, has 139 million unique browser visits each month. 

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Clubland announce huge throwback arena tour that will take you back to your youth

Dance down memory lane with this time warp of a gig next year.

Clubland have announced a massive UK arena tour to mark their 20th anniversary and, my word, it’s an absolute throwback.

As revealed on Monday, the iconic legendary record label and album series is holding Re-live the Night of Your Life tour to celebrate 20 years of club anthems, the first live arena tour in over a decade.

Featuring the likes of Cascada, Scooter, BassHunter; Ultrabeat, DJ Sammy, a Darren Style DJ set and more, you’ll be transported back in time as you party through non-stop noughties bangers.

Here is your full Clubland 2023 Arena Tour line-up:

The Clubland compilation albums began way back in 2002 and went on to become the iconic umbrella brand for an entire movement of commercial dance music.

Clubland albums went on to sell in excess of 30 million copies and became the market leader in dance music during this time, even managing to outsell Cream and even Ministry of Sound.

Then, in 2008, the first Clubland Live was launched, playing to tens of thousands of people across the UK in packed arenas – the first time most club and dance music had headlined in such venues.

There were a further 2 sold-out tours in the following couple of years which many fans coined as ‘The Night of Your Life’. Now, all this time later, the winning formula of those noughties shows is back with the Re-live the Night of Your Life Clubland Arena Tour 2023.

The Clubland 2023 tour dates are as follows:

• Thu 30 March – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• Fri 31 March – Aberdeen, P&J Live
• Sat 01 April – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
• Thu 06 April – Cardiff, International Arena
• Fri 07 April – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
• Sat 08 April – Manchester, AO Arena
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To make each night even more special, there are some artists that will only be appearing on select nights. Lucky for you, Manchester ‘s Clubland line-up is a belter:

Clubland @ AO Arena Vengaboys  / Basshunter  / * Secret Headliner To Be Announced * / LMC ft Rachel McFarlane / Ultrabeat ft Rebecca Rudd  / Kelly Llorenna  /Flip n Fill ft Karen Parry 

Tickets go on general sale at 9:00am on Friday 9 December. You can grab yours HERE .

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Stockport’s proudly independent Moovin’ Festival is back on the farm this summer for its 10th anniversary edition.

The beloved local music event, which takes over Whitebottom Farm in the picturesque Etherow Country Park, has announced its full line-up for this year’s celebration.

Moovin’ Festival 2024 will include headline performances from Leftfield and legendary DJ Laurent Garnier, plus Sampa the Great, Erol Alkan, Crazy P, David Rodigan, Souls of Mischief, Mr Scruff, Greg Wilson, Jaguar Skills, Congo Natty, Ray Keith, DRS, Nicky Blackmarket, Nubiyan Twist, K Klass and many more innovative bands, DJs and live acts from across the spectrum. 

Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, Moovin will also bring together up and coming local performers and events like circus performances, yoga sessions, holistic treatments, and ethically sourced cuisine.

Widely considered one of the region’s best music events, Moovin has gone from being ‘Manchester’s best kept secret’ to a staple in the calendar every year.

The festival pitches itself as an ‘exceptional celebration of sonic brilliance, eclectic music, and quirkiness, set in a beautiful and intimate environment’.

The packed line-up will take places in the stunning surroundings of the eco-friendly Whitebottom Farm, where spaces to be discovered include a hidden oasis adorned with lush trees, serene lakes, and a captivating gorge plus stages like the iconic Barn Stage, a spacious cow shed with cosy hay bales for relaxation.

The ‘adult playground of music and magic’ features state-of-the-art sound systems and a relaxed ambiance.

French techno legend and scene hero Laurent Garnier will be among the headliners – a rare chance to catch this pioneering artist who isn’t frequently touring these days.

He will be joined by Leftfield, fellow icons in the scene who have put out seminal albums, lay down heavy techno beats and have endless classic hits in their arsenal. 

Iconic hip-hop group Souls of Mischief and reggae legend David Rodigan, along with Afro beats pioneer and global star Sampa The Great are also on the bill for Moovin’ 2024.

Moovin regular and Hacienda legend Graeme Park makes a welcome return to celebrate 40 years in the scene, Congo Natty celebrates 30 years as a pioneer of the jungle revolution, Erol Alkan brings his raucous mix of indie dance sounds, Crazy P will play a DJ set that explores all forms of disco, and Prince Fatty & Horseman will lay down their dub sounds. 

The line-up continues with the captivating sounds of Nubiyan Twist, the infectious beats of K Klass, and the mesmerising performance artistry of Oh My God It’s the Church and their unique gospel sound.

Dub FX is set to deliver an electrifying performance that will keep the crowd moving, while Moovin residents DJ Paulette, Mr. Scruff, Krafty Kuts, Greg Wilson, and Jaguar Skills are back to showcase their unparalleled talents on the turntables as they traverse the world of disco, funk, hip hop, breaks, soul, jazz, and plenty in between. 

Fans of drum & bass and jungle music are in for a treat once more with heavyweight offerings from DRS, Ray Keith, DJ Randall, Nicky Blackmarket, Mark XTC, and many more.

DJ Paulette says: “Whenever I get to play Moovin Festival it’s a highlight of my festival calendar. As soon as I see the waterfall I feel like I’m home.The crowd is just beautiful and tech energy is electric.”

Groove Armada said: “At the bottom of a tree lined valley, a hay barn with a fat sound-system. A freewheeling crowd, no VIP red ropes, no hassle , just music and good vibes. 90s free party? No its the brilliant Moovin’ festival.”

And Graeme Park commented: “I absolutely adore DJing at Moovin’. It’s truly a unique and magical experience with totally incredible vibes!”

Tickets for Moovin’ Festival 2024 are on sale now here .

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The brand spanking new Co-op Live Arena finally opens this week and while it might be a touch later than expected, it’s still a huge deal for Manchester and the region as a whole.

While the inaugural pair of shows by British comedy legend Peter Kay might have been postponed due to unexpected power supply problems, that’s exactly what test events are for and Co-Op Live is still due to open its doors to the public later this Saturday as they welcome The Black Keys.

Boasting a jam-packed and ambitious programme already, with shows lined up well into 2025, there’s a lot to take in and as always with new venues, it can be helpful to know all the important details before your first visit – and we’re all in that boat in this case.

But don’t worry, we’ve got you sorted with a whirlwind guide to the Co-op Live .

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Everything you need to know about Co-op Live Manchester

Let’s start with why everyone’s getting so excited. Well not only is it going to become the UK’s biggest indoor entertainment venue and one of the biggest in Europe full stop, boasting a maximum capacity of 23,500 people but, like the newly opened Aviva Studios , it’s also set to bring huge revenue into the city.

All told, the total cost of the venue has clocked at approximately £365 million, making it one of the most expensive buildings to ever be erected in the region.

With the arena promising to rival not only the biggest and best venues in Manchester but the UK in general, they are looking to “ change the way business is done within the music, sports and live entertainment industry “.

Attracting not only huge artists, comedians and other live acts but now even the likes of the UFC later this year, it really is poised to be an all-purpose entertainment space.

It's official, the @ufc is finally coming back to Manchester! 👊 A huge coup for @TheCoopLive . 🔥 #UFC304 @UFCEurope https://t.co/BZTqttd0Zp — The Manc (@TheMancUK) April 24, 2024

Who is Co-op Live backed by?

So who exactly is behind this huge new addition to the city? Well, there are a few big names involved, first and foremost the City Football Group (yes that one – they are neighbours after all).

Man City owner and UAE royal Sheikh Mansour has put forward the lion’s share along with the Oakview Music Group, co-founded by American music mogul and ex-Ticketmaster CEO, Irving Azoff.

Thirdly, another key investor who has played a big role in the marketing for Co-op Live, in case you haven’t already seen him in the promos, is Harry Styles .

Putting in an undisclosed amount into the building as a minority equity shareholder along with Emma Spring, co-director of his record label Erskine Records, Emma Spring, his brand alone is set to help rake in big sums for the venue.

We know that you've been waiting to hear from him… A big thanks to Harry Styles for sending us this message💙 pic.twitter.com/pgocTdT39X — Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) April 23, 2024

Those drink prices…

Yep, a lot of you will have surely heard about them already and if you haven’t about Co-op Live’s drinks prices yet, you might want to sit down for this one.

As confirmed by many accounts on social media, the cheapest pints available at the flashy new arena are £8.35 for a Grolsch, with Guinness, Asahi and Salfordian brewers Seven Brothers ‘ IPA all setting you back £8.95. Double pints are priced at £16.35 and £17.45.

If you’re looking to save money with bottles or cans, you’ll still be paying around seven quid and wine will cost you £8.95 or £9.25 for 187ml or 200ml servings, respectively. A bottle of vino clocks in at £35 and sprits range anywhere between £9.50 and a whopping £17.40 for a tequila. Yikes.

You’re better off sticking to a soft drink at £4.80 for a pint and that way you can still save money in case you need a bite to eat, as pies are £8.25 and you’ll have to cough up £11.50 if you want a burger. We’ll let you draw your own conclusions on this front, though we’re sure we could make an educated guess.

Seating chart and venue map

You’ll find the typical arrangement for seated events and standing gigs above but, like most modern event spaces like this, the ‘top-in-class’ venue will likely be able to shuffle into different configurations where needed.

As you can see, there a three main tiers – the ground floor standing area in the lower bowl, level one seating and the upper tier – and there are a total of 32 bars, restaurants and various lounges wrapped into the entire complex.

When it comes to how you get into the arena itself, guests are encouraged to consult their gate (A-G) allocation through their tickets on the dedicated Co-op Live app , which also includes all info regarding shows and the latest announcements from the venue.

Here’s a wider look at the lay of the land:

How to get to Co-op Live, parking and more

Now, as for how you’ll get to shows at Co-op Live, luckily it’s right next door to a rather famous big blue stadium and its integrated Metrolink stop.

Head along the light blue or orange lines directly to the Etihad Campus or Ashton-under-Lyne and you can get off the tram literally spitting distance from the arena. You can find the full map HERE .

Trams run frequently on the Ashton-Eccles line to the Etihad Campus stop, with services leaving every six minutes from the city centre and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

If you want to take another new and improved arm of the Bee Network public transport system, not only is there a whole host of routes that drop you off close to the venue but there’ll also be a free shuttle bus from the city centre to and from events between 20 April-30 June 2024.

You can find the full list of bus routes HERE , with the one in closest proximity to the venue being the 53 bus which runs from Cheetham Hill through to Higher Crumpsall, Old Trafford and Pendleton, leaving just a two-minute walk to Co-op Live.

Better still, as part of Manchester City Council and TfGM embracing the new addition to the skyline, they’re also helping cover the costs of people’s journeys when using public transport.

Co-op Live and TfGM to offer FREE trams and buses to and from new arena for all event ticket holders

Getting there by car and parking

If you’re driving, there is limited parking available at the venue but this must be pre-booked ahead of time. Parking will be released up to 4 weeks before the event and there are designated drop-off areas.

The postcode is M11 3DU and you can follow the signs towards the wider Etihad Campus as you get closer; directions to the adjacent drop-off points will also be signposted.

Keep in mind that congestion on the roads close to the Etihad Campus is expected to gather around two hours prior to any event, so if you are travelling on the road, these are the suggested times they provide come event day – though estimates will obviously vary:

• Alan Turing Way (both directions): plan an additional 20 minutes into any journey by road.
• Hyde Road (eastbound): expect an additional 15 minutes to be added to your journey.
• Mancunian Way (westbound): plan for an extra 10 minutes of travel time.

There are also three park-and-ride facilities near Co-op Live but be advised that the Velopark and Holt Town stops will be closed post-event to help safely manage crowds:

• Ashton Moss  (Ashton line) – 183 spaces and 12 disabled spaces
• Ashton West  (Ashton line) – 184 spaces and 11 disabled spaces
• Ladywell  (Ashton-Eccles line) – 332 spaces and 22 disabled spaces

Lastly, it’s also just a half-hour stroll from Manchester Piccadilly and you could even walk along the canal all the way to the front door if you fancy taking the scenic route.

Greater Manchester now also offers the option to hire bikes through the Beryl , with riders able to locate, unlock, get to their destination and then safely lock up the boke all through an easy-to-use app. There are hire points just near the south-west corner of the Etihad Stadium on Ashton New Road.

For more information on all travel options, you can check out the enhanced  journey planner .

Co-op Live opening and closing times

While times will obviously change depending on the show, you can expect doors to open around the standard window between 6-7pm.

That being said, the venue is urging visitors to arrive at evening events in the main bowl no later than 9pm. As for curfew, Co-op Live gigs are due to finish by 11pm unless otherwise stated.

Accessibility info

One thing they’re taking very seriously at the Co-op Live is accessibility and after teaming up with disability charity Attitude Is Everything , you can find a full guide to access the arena HERE .

Having installed lowered service counters, step-free access to all floors, a designated respite room, support for assistance dogs, hearing loops for those with aids/implants, ambulant seating and plenty more, they’ve got it covered so all you have to do is come along and enjoy the show.

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And that just about wraps up everything we can think when it comes to what you need to know ahead of Co-op Live’s grand opening at the end of this month.

It’s set to be a world-leading venue and we can’t wait to see it lit up in its full glory when the first acts roll through the doors of big shiny black box this weekend.

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Donny Osmond announces 2023 UK arena tour dates

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• 20 February 2023

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The iconic performer will hit arenas in Hull, Manchester, Nottingham and more this winter

American singer Donny Osmond has announced a run of 2023 UK arena tour dates. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Thursday 23 February.

The former member of The Osmonds will kick things off on Tuesday 28 November at the Bonus Arena in Hull before taking over the AO Arena in Manchester the following evening. December will include a range of venues in Nottingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, Bournemouth and more.

The 'Puppy Love' singer is also scheduled to hit Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Friday 8 December, followed by performances in Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton and two consecutive nights at the Eventim Apollo in London. See a full list of tour dates and venues below.

The icon released his latest album Start Again in 2021 which comes 50 years after the release of his debut record The Donny Osmond Album when the singer was just 13 years old.

Donny Osmond 2023 UK tour dates: Tuesday 28 November – Bonus Arena, Hull Wednesday 29 November – AO Arena, Manchester Saturday 2 December – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham Sunday 3 December – OVO Hydro, Glasgow Tuesday 5 December – International Arena, Cardiff Wednesday 6 December – International Centre, Bournemouth Friday 8 December – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Saturday 9 December – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham Sunday 10 December – First Direct Arena, Leeds Tuesday 12 December – Brighton Centre Wednesday 13 December – Eventim Apollo, London Thursday 14 December – Eventim Apollo, London

Tickets for Donny Osmond go on sale at 10am on Thursday 23 February.

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UK arena tour dates announced for October/November 2023

Greetings chemical brothers, sisters & siblings,

The Chemical Brothers have announced a series of UK arena dates for this autumn. The band will bring their globally renowned mind bending live show to:

Thu 26th October      OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Fri 27th October        AO Arena, Manchester

Sat 28th October       First Direct Arena, Leeds

Wed 1st November   3Arena, Dublin

Fri 3rd November     Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Sat 4th November     The O2, London

Tickets will be available from  ticketmaster.co.uk  (UK shows), gigsandtours.com  (UK shows) and ticketmaster.ie  (Dublin only).

Tickets go on sale on Friday 31st March.

The Chemical Brothers recently released their first new music in two years, No Reason. Tom and Ed are currently working on their tenth album, which is due for release later this year. ‍

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Greta Van Fleet announce November 2023 UK & Ireland tour

They're playing four arenas

Frankenmuth classic rock revivalists Greta Van Fleet have lined up a four-date UK & Ireland arena tour for November 2023.

Part of the European leg of the band’s Starcatcher World Tour, which kicks off in Nashville in July, Greta Van Fleet play London OVO Arena Wembley, Dublin 3Arena, Manchester AO Hydro and Glasgow OVO Hydro. Support at all four shows come from Los Angeles indie rockers Mt. Joy.

Tickets to the UK dates go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 21st April 2023.

The Starcatcher World Tour follows the Friday 21st July release of Greta Van Fleet’s new studio album ‘Starcatcher.’

The 10-track album feature the recently premiered lead single ‘Meeting the Master’. The band says of the track: “‘Meeting The Master’ peers into an esoteric world heeded by the word of a wise teacher.

“Sung in the voice of a devout believer, and eventual group exclamation, the song details the love these fervent followers have for their teacher and their firm belief in his vision. It’s an exotic spiritual journey. A dark comedy that inevitably ends in chaos.”

‘Starcatcher’ is written and recorded by Greta Van Fleet - lead singer Josh Kizska, guitarist Jake Kizska, bassist/keyboardist Sam Kizska and drummer Danny Wagner - alongside Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile).

A concept album of sorts, ‘Starcatcher’ explores the duality of fantasy versus reality and the contrast between light and darkness.

“We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” says Danny Wagner. “We wanted to introduce characters and motifs and these ideas that would come about here and there throughout our careers through this world.”

Sam Kizska says: “When I imagine the world of Starcatcher, I think of the cosmos. It makes me ask a lot of questions, like ‘Where did we come from?’ or ‘What are we doing here?’ But it’s also questions like, ‘What is this consciousness that we have, and where did it come from?’”

Greta Van Fleet’s UK & Ireland tour dates:

NOVEMBER 2023

London OVO Arena Wembley – Tue 14th

Dublin 3Arena – Thu 16th

Manchester AO Arena – 19th Sun

Glasgow OVO Hydro – Mon 20th

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Rock legends Pink Floyd took their moniker from the given names of two Piedmont blues artists that Syd Barrett had in his record collection, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

Pink Floyd - Pink Anderson and Floyd Council

Photos of Pink Anderson and Floyd Council at the Pink Floyd exhibition Their Mortal Remains at London's Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are named after high school gym teacher Leonard Skinner who taught Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Bob Burns at Robert E. Lee High School in Florida in the 1960s. Skinner was reportedly notorious for enforcing the school's policy against boys having long hair, and the Lynyrd Skynyrd band name was seen as an act of rebellion against him.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Leonard Skinner

A high school yearbook photos of Leonard Skinner in 1969. He died in 2010 aged 77.

The Yardbirds

The influential British band's name was partially inspired by the nickname of American jazz saxophonist Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker. It's also the name given to rail yard hobos in Jack Kerouac's 1957 novel On the Road.

The Yardbirds - Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker

Jazz musician Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker in 1955 – the year of his death aged just 34.

New York punk trailblazers Ramones were named by Dee Dee Ramone (Douglas Glenn Colvin) after Paul McCartney's briefly adopted pseudonym Paul Ramon in his Silver Beetles days in 1960.

Ramones - Paul Ramon with The Silver Beetles

Paul McCartney (aka Paul Ramon) performs with The Silver Beetles in 1960. John Lennon and George Harrison were also in the group.

The Hollies

The Hollies' co-founder Graham Nash revealed in a 2009 interview that they coined their band just moments before they were due to step on stage at the Oasis Club in Manchester in December 1962. The name comes from their admiration for Buddy Holly.

The Hollies - Buddy Holly

Rock legend Buddy Holly in the late 1950s who inspired The Hollies band name. He died aged just 22 in the 3rd February 1959 plane crash that also claimed the lives of Ritchie Valens, "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson and their pilot Roger Peterson. It was later known as 'The Day the Music Died.'

Previously called City Kidd, the Sacramento rockers renamed themselves Tesla in homage to inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla during the recording of their debut album 'Mechanical Resonance' in 1986. Some of the band's song and album titles nod towards Nikola Tesla too.

Tesla - Nikola Tesla

An 1890 photo of 34-year-old inventor Nikola Tesla. He lived until he was 84 and was famously portrayed by David Bowie in the 2006 movie The Prestige.

Jethro Tull

With Ian Anderson struggling to settle on a name for his band in the late 1960s (names included Navy Blue, Ian Henderson's Bag o' Nails, and Candy Coloured Rain), a member of the band's booking agent's staff christened them Jethro Tull after the 18th-century agriculturist.

Jethro Tull, who helped to bring about the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century. He perfected a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701 that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows, and later developed a horse-drawn hoe. What a guy!

Creedence Clearwater Revival

In 1967 the band toyed with renaming themselves Muddy Rabbit, Gossamer Wump, and Creedence Nuball and the Ruby, however they settled on Creedence Clearwater Revival with the 'Creedence' a nod towards guitarist Tom Fogerty's friend Credence Newball.

Crazy Horse

Formerly known as The Rockets, the American band became known as Crazy Horse in 1969 when they first teamed up with Neil Young. The band was named after the 19th Century Sioux Tribe leader Crazy Horse.

The Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Work began on the sculpture in 1948 and it's still unfinished.

Billy Gibbons took direct inspiration from blues artists BB King and ZZ Hill as he liked the way the initials sounded in their stage names. He was initially going to call his band ZZ King but became concerned it sounded to similar to the original artist. Gibbons ultimately settled on ZZ Top as he remarked the "king is at the top."

ZZ Top - BB King and ZZ Hill

Late blues icons BB King and ZZ Hill.

Greta Van Fleet

The retrogressive rockers are named after a bluegrass musician called Gretna VanFleet, who hails from their home town of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Although Greta Van Fleet didn't initially ask her for permission, the 93-year-old subsequently gave them her blessing.

Molly Hatchet

Just like their fellow Jacksonville rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet were named after a real person. Molly Hatchet's moniker is more steeped in history, however, as they're named after an infamous 17th-century axe murderess dubbed 'hatchet molly'.

Leicester indie rockers Kasabian take their name from Linda Kasabian who was a member of Charles Manson's cult, the Manson Family, in the late 1960s and 1970s. Linda Kasabian was present at both the Tate and LaBianca murders committed by the cult in 1969, but received immunity for her testimony as a key witness in the trial of Manson.

Kasabia - Linda Kasabian

Linda Kasabian at a press conference in 1970. She passed away on 21st January 2023 aged 73.

Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam)

Huge fans of the New York Jets basketball player Mookie Blaylock, the Seattle rockers decided to name their band in his honour. After playing a series of shows as Mookie Blaylock, they renamed themselves Pearl Jam in October '90 after signing to Epic Records.

Mookie Blaylock (Pearl Jam) - Mookie Blaylock

Basketball player Mookie Blaylock when he played for Golden State Warriors

Franz Ferdinand

Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand are named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria whose assassination in Sarajevo in June 1914 sparked World War I.

Franz Ferdinand - Archduke Franz Ferdinand

A portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.

Dead Kennedys

The politicised punk rockers' somewhat controversial name references the deceased members of the Kennedy family, including the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Guitarist East Bay Ray said they weren't trying to insult the Kennedys. "The assassinations were in much more poor taste than our band," he argued. "We actually respect the Kennedy family. When JFK was assassinated, when Martin Luther King was assassinated, when RFK was assassinated, the American Dream was assassinated. Our name is actually homage to the American Dream."

Dead Kennedys - John F Kennedy

The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in November 1963.

Kings of Leon

The three Followill brothers (Caleb, Jared and Nathan) and their cousin Matthew named Kings of Leon after their grandfather Leon Followill, who died in January 2014.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Founder and leader Anton Newcombe named his band after late-great Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones and the 1978 Jonestown Massacre.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Brian Jones

Late-great Rolling Stones guitarist, founder and original leader Brian Jones in 1964.

Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World indirectly take their moniker from guitarist Tom Linton's brother Jim. He explained in 1999: "My brother Jim beat up my younger brother Ed, and Jim ran into his room and locked his door, and Ed drew this picture that said 'Jimmy Eat World', and it was a picture of him eating the world. My brother Jim is kind of a big guy. A stupid name."

The Dandy Warhols

The Oregon alt-rockers' name is a play on the name of revered American pop artist Andy Warhol.

The Dandy Warhols - Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an artist and experimental filmmaker and one of the founders of the Pop Art movement.

Melvins are named after a man called Melvin who was frontman Buzz Osborne's supervisor when he worked at a supermarket in Montesano, Washington. The real Melvin was widely disliked by staff and Osborne thought it would be a gloriously ridiculous name for his band.

James Gang are named after the 19th-century gang of American outlaws led by Jesse James. The band's final album 'Jesse Comes Home' references Jesse James and the artwork features a painting of the folk hero riding off into the sunset.

James Gang - Jesse James

Jesse James (5th September 1847 to 3rd April 1882) was an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer from the state of Missouri and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang.

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Morris Plains metalcore merchants The Dillinger Escape Plan were christened by their friend Matt Makowski after he watched a documentary about 1930s bank robber John Dillinger, who made multiple escapes from jail.

The Dillinger Escape Plan - John Dillinger

Bank robber John Herbert Dillinger in a colourised photo from 1933. He was shot dead while running from police the following year aged just 31.

Hootie and the Blowfish

In 1986, American soft rockers Hootie and the Blowfish named themselves after the nicknames of two friends from college – 'Hootie' was Ervin Harris, and 'Blowfish' was Donald Feaster. ·

Van Der Graaf Generator

A few months after the death of pioneering American physicist Robert J. Van de Graaff in January 1967, Chris Judge Smith paid homage by christening his and Peter Hammill's newly formed band Van Der Graaf Generator after the scientist's famous high-voltage generators.

Van Der Graaf Generator - Robert J. Van de Graaff

Robert J. Van de Graaff with a spherical atom-bursting terminal in 1933.

Jane’s Addiction

Jane's Addiction's name honours Perry Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was their muse and inspiration. Farrell's then girlfriend Casey Niccoli initially suggested the name 'Jane's Heroin Experience' but Farrell decided to tweak the idea.

Dropkick Murphys

The American Celtic punk band are named after professional wrestler and sanatorium owner John 'Dropkick' Murphy, who died age 66 in 1977.

The Marshall Tucker Band

South Carolina rockers The Marshall Tucker Band are named after a blind piano tuner from Columbia, South Carolina. While rehearsing in a warehouse in their embryonic days, the fledgling band saw the name 'Marshall Tucker' inscribed on a key. They dubbed themselves The Marshall Tucker Band and later discovered the real Marshall Tucker had previously hired the rehearsal space. Marshall Tucker died in January 2023 at the ripe old age of 99.

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Liverpool 80s pop icons Frankie Goes to Hollywood take their indirectly name from legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. The moniker is lifted from the words 'Frankie goes to Hollywood' on a 1940s billboard poster announcing a Frank Sinatra movie.

Ol' Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra in 1945.

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The Prodigy have announced a live tour across the UK for November - the Army of the Ants Tour 2023. The 7 date run steps things up a gear and takes Liam H and Maxim back into arena sized venues.

The July 22 tour, which saw them tear up 3 nights at O2 Academy Brixton, was their first without their brother, the iconic Keith Flint. The way Liam H and Maxim incorporated and paid tribute to Keiths everlasting legacy with the live show was truly powerful. It was met with great support and love of their legions of fans across the country.

With a solid spring and summer run of international festival headline dates now underway, the band are looking forward to bringing the fire back to key UK cities once again. Kicking off in Glasgow on November 16th they’ll hit up Manchester, Leeds, Brighton, Cardiff and Birmingham before ending the UK leg at Alexandra Palace in London on Friday November 24th. 

The Prodigy will be supported by SOFT PLAY, the British punk duo formerly known as Slaves. After being on hiatus for several years, Laurie Vincent and Isaac Holman have reignited their partnership under a new moniker, and their time on the road with The Prodigy will mark the band's much anticipated return to touring. 

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Busted Announce UK Arena Tour For Autumn 2023

Impossible though it may seem, it’s been twenty years since Busted bounced into the charts with the irrepressible pop-punk energy of their debut single What I Go To School For. It kickstarted a succession of hits for the trio, including the No.1smashes Crashed The Wedding, Who’s David, Thunderbirds Are Go, You Said No and the Top 3 singles Year 3000, Air Hostess’ and Sleeping WIth The Light On. Now Busted celebrate their 20th anniversary by announcing details of a major UK arena tour starting on the 2nd September in Plymouth, alongside a series of new versions of fifteen of their classic hits to be released in the build-up, with some very special guests.

The tour will see the original much-loved trio – James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis – play their hits and fan-favourites to a combined audience of 150,000 people over the course of fifteen shows this September. Supporting Busted will be the iconic Hanson for all the shows from Birmingham onwards. The pop trio brothers are behind hits including the number 1 smash MMMBop Where’s The Love, I Will Come To You and Penny & Me. The line-up will also feature New Hope Club, who scored a Top 5 hit with their self-titled debut album and have since exceeded 2 billion streams.

The first track to launch the 20th anniversary celebrations will be a new version of Busted’s song Loser Kid featuring Simple Plan, which will be released on April 14th. Loser Kid featured as the final track on their self-titled debut album and was co-written by Bourne, Simpson and Willis.

Busted’s many successes spread far beyond the singles charts. Three of their four studio albums also peaked at #2, with 4.5 million sales leading to eight Platinum certifications as well as a total of 25 weeks in the Top 10 and two 5x Platinum selling albums. They have won two BRIT Awards – Best Pop Act and Best British Breakthrough – while multiple sold-out arena tours have seen them sell more than 2 million tickets.

Busted’s 20th anniversary tour follows Charlie Simpson’s recent triumph as the winner of 2023’s ’The Masked Singer’, adding to his other projects which have included four solo albums and four albums with the rock band Fightstar. James Bourne is a renowned songwriter, with credits including McFly, The Jonas Brothers, 5 Seconds of Summer and The Vamps, as well as his band Son of Dork and two recent solo albums ‘Safe Journey Home’ (2020) and ‘Sugar Beach’(2022). After releasing his debut solo album, Matt Willis famously won ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ leading to a successful television career as well as acting roles which have included the recent West End hit ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’.

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